Heather Gallagher

Happy Pants, written from the perspective of a child. Feelings are hard to describe sometimes, so the author uses bright, colourful pants to show when the mother is happy. The story begins with a boy and his mother having fun while she wears her 'happy pants' as she progresses through her pregnancy. They do things together and have fun. When mom comes home after having Baby Darcy, “her happy pants stay in her wardrobe”. Dad tries to explain that Mum is feeling blue, and the son attempts to connect with his mother through hugs, food, and offering his toys as comfort, but she is unable to respond. When he asks his dad about her behaviour and compares it to a baby, dad always tries to calmly explain that sometimes mothers feel that way too.

The story ends on a positive note. Dad takes mom to the doctors and when she returns home, she makes sure that her son knows that he is loved. She also lets him know that she is not better yet, but hopes to get there. This book is definitely geared to children from ages 4 and up. Younger than that and they probably would not understand. I believe that this book could also be used with children whose parents have depression caused by any situation.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)

Happy Pants, written from the perspective of a child. Feelings are hard to describe sometimes, so the author uses bright, colourful pants to show when the mother is happy. The story begins with a boy and his mother having fun while she wears her 'happy pants' as she progresses through her pregnancy. They do things together and have fun. When mom comes home after having Baby Darcy, “her happy pants stay in her wardrobe”. Dad tries to explain that Mum is feeling blue, and the son attempts to connect with his mother through hugs, food, and offering his toys as comfort, but she is unable to respond. When he asks his dad about her behaviour and compares it to a baby, dad always tries to calmly explain that sometimes mothers feel that way too.

The story ends on a positive note. Dad takes mom to the doctors and when she returns home, she makes sure that her son knows that he is loved. She also lets him know that she is not better yet, but hopes to get there. This book is definitely geared to children from ages 4 and up. Younger than that and they probably would not understand. I believe that this book could also be used with children whose parents have depression caused by any situation.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)